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About the Cancer Control Agency
Te Aho o Te Kahu was created in recognition of the impact cancer has on the lives of New Zealanders. It provides strong central leadership and oversight of cancer control.
The Agency leads and unites efforts to deliver better cancer outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand.
It is accountable for ensuring transparency of progress towards the goals and outcomes in the New Zealand Cancer Action Plan 2019–2029.
New Zealand Cancer Action Plan 2019–2029
Name
The name Te Aho o Te Kahu means the central thread (te aho) of the cloak (te kahu). It refers to the role the Agency plays in uniting and aligning all the service providers, organisations and people across the cancer continuum who wrap around whānau with cancer in a protective cloak.
The name was gifted by Hei Āhuru Mōwai of the Māori Cancer Leadership Network.
Purpose
The Agency strives for fewer cancers, better survival and equity for all.
Its work programme is:
- equity-led
- knowledge-driven
- outcomes-focused
- whānau-centred.
The goal of achieving equity is embedded in all its structures, processes and projects.
Leadership in cancer control
Te Aho o Te Kahu provides leadership and oversight by:
- providing advice to the Government, Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora about the future design and function of cancer services and options for resolving operational issues
- bringing stakeholders together to progress and achieve shared objectives
- undertaking national initiatives to improve cancer outcomes for New Zealanders
- assembling and disseminating cancer data and information to inform decision-making and service delivery
- providing support for cancer service providers when service is, or is likely to be, disrupted or is not meeting demand or expectations.
